She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ray C. Phillips; parents, Roe and Clara Purnell; and her brother, Carter Purnell and wife Patsy.

Retired from Auburn University in 1983, she then returned to Wilson County where she became an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lebanon. She spent many happy years, along with her husband, former Cumberland University president Ray C. Phillips, as a proud and active supporter of Cumberland.

Charitable donations may be made to Cumberland University.

Arrangements are entrusted to Rose Lawn Funeral Home in Gulf Breeze, Florida, roselawn-fh.com.

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